Two-Day Puffin Island and Holyhead Coastal Adventure with Budget Stays

Day 1: Puffin Island & Travel to Holyhead

Bangor and Holyhead, Wales on May 1, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast at Caffi Nidum, Bangor

Kickstart your day with a hearty, budget-friendly breakfast featuring local produce at this popular Bangor café, open from 7:30am to 3pm.
GBP8, 1h

9:00am

Puffin Island Boat Tour

Embark on a 2-hour guided boat trip from Bangor Marina to Puffin Island to observe puffins and other seabirds in their natural habitat.
GBP25, 2h

11:30am

Travel to Holyhead

Drive or take a train from Bangor to Holyhead, which takes around 40 minutes, enjoying scenic coastal views en route.
GBP5, 1h

12:30pm

Lunch at Seacrest Café, Holyhead

Enjoy affordable fish and chips or sandwiches at this popular café located near the harbour, open from 11am to 3pm.
GBP12, 1h

2:00pm

Check-in at The Ryans Hotel, Holyhead

Stay overnight at this budget-friendly hotel with clean, comfortable rooms starting from £45 per night, centrally located for sightseeing.
GBP45, Overnight

3:00pm

Visit South Stack Lighthouse and RSPB Reserve

Explore this iconic lighthouse and enjoy birdwatching at the adjoining Royal Society for the Protection of Birds reserve, open daily from 10am to 5pm. Entry is free but donations welcome.
GBP0, 2h

6:00pm

Dinner at The Anglesey Arms

Dine at this cosy pub located in Holyhead, offering traditional Welsh dishes at reasonable prices, open till 9pm.
GBP16, 1.5h
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Day 2: Holyhead Exploration & Return

Holyhead, Wales on May 2, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Ryans Hotel

Enjoy a simple, affordable breakfast included with your stay to prepare for the day ahead.
Included, 1h

9:30am

Explore Holyhead Maritime Museum

Learn about Holyhead’s maritime history and harbour activities in this small but informative museum. Open from 10am to 4pm with a nominal entry fee.
GBP3, 1.5h

11:30am

Walk Holyhead Breakwater and Harbour

Take a relaxing walk along the longest breakwater in the UK, offering stunning sea views and seabird sightings; free and open all day.
GBP0, 1.5h

1:00pm

Lunch at The Jolly Sailor

Enjoy freshly prepared, budget-friendly meals in a lively pub atmosphere near Holyhead harbour, open 12pm to 3pm.
GBP14, 1h

2:30pm

Return Travel to Bangor

Travel back to Bangor by train or car, approximately 40 minutes, completing your coastal adventure.
GBP5, 1h
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